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Installation Manual

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Revision E

Hurco

Position the gauge bar into the tilting clamps, tightening the
set screws to hold the bar into position. Verify that after the
bar tilts it returns to a level position. Adjust the leveling
screw as necessary to maintain this movement.

Tighten all cap screws.

Where can we go from here?

Proceed to the “Carriage Arrestor Bar” section of this chapter.

Summary of Contents for AB6

Page 1: ...ompanies Inc reserves the right to incorporate any modifications or improvements in machines and machine specifications which it considers necessary and does not assume any obligation to make any said...

Page 2: ...e Patents U S Patents B14 477 754 5 453 933 Canadian Patent 1 102 434 Japanese Patents 1 649 006 and 1 375 124 other Patents pending For more information on Hurco products and services contact the cor...

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Page 4: ...tion which is available from American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 In preparing these instructions we have attempted to recommend the most effective methods and caution...

Page 5: ...vi Revision E Hurco...

Page 6: ...e checklist at the end of the Installation chapter while installing and referencing the system Refer to the Installation chapter for detailed information There is also an index that cross references t...

Page 7: ...nformation marked with this icon must be carefully studied to ensure proper operation of the machine and or the control HURCO Troubleshooting The toolbox icon indicates steps that can be taken to solv...

Page 8: ...e 1 9 Installation 1 9 Maintenance 1 10 Safety Signs 1 10 Operators Responsibilities 1 11 Training 1 11 Clothing and Other Apparel 1 11 Personal Care 1 11 System Operation 1 12 Part Dimensions and Fix...

Page 9: ...Retainer Plates 2 14 Die Retainer Plates with S6 or S8 Gauges 2 15 Die Retainer Plates with S7 Gauges 2 15 Gauge Mounting 2 16 Number of Gauge Mounting Holes 2 16 Gauge Height 2 17 S6 Gauge Mounting H...

Page 10: ...ess Brakes 2 32 S8 Gauges on Komatsu Press Brakes 2 33 LP21 LP22 LP22 54 Gauges Hydraulic Mechanical Upacting Press Brakes 2 34 Vertical Mounting for S8 Gauges 2 35 Attaching Gauge to Press Brake 2 38...

Page 11: ...ductor Shielded Cable 2 78 Advance Switch 2 79 Mechanical Press Brakes 2 79 Upacting Press Brakes 2 80 Advance Cable 2 84 Adira Upacting Press Brakes 2 85 Guifil Press Brakes 2 87 Advance Relay Hydrau...

Page 12: ...ower Line to the Plug 2 113 Connecting the Plug to the AB6 Power Cabinet 2 113 Changing Incoming Power Connections 2 114 Optional Ram Control 2 116 AB6 Installation Checklist 2 117 Chapter 3 Maintenan...

Page 13: ...Installation Manual xiv Revision E Hurco...

Page 14: ...ing Press Brake 2 15 Figure 2 11 Top View of S7 Mounting on Upacting Press Brake 2 15 Figure 2 12 Configuration to Determine Gauge Mounting Height 2 17 Figure 2 13 S6 Gauge Mounting Pattern 2 18 Figur...

Page 15: ...sitions 6 and 7 2 76 Figure 2 57 Inserting Wires into a TB14 Connector 2 77 Figure 2 58 Cord Grip 2 78 Figure 2 59 Advance Switch Mounting for Mechanical Press Brakes 2 79 Figure 2 60 Advance Switch o...

Page 16: ...tion requires making electrical connections from the AB6 power cabinet to the gauge and to the console Connections must also be made from the outside electrical source to the control Testing the syste...

Page 17: ...nsor cables harnesses and calibration switch are examples of system parts that require electrical connections The external power source connects to the AB6 power cabinet System Checklist An important...

Page 18: ...s not an exhaustive description of all of the possible misuses of the machine nor is it a substitute for operator training skill and good judgment Hurco does not accept any liability for operator erro...

Page 19: ...mergency situation arises involving the AB6 equipment Refer to the AB6 Programming and Operations manual for details about the control console Here is the AB6 console Figure 1 1 AB6 Control Console Ke...

Page 20: ...large AB6 power cabinets attached to the side Figure 1 2 Side Views of Upacting Press Brake with Small and Large Power Cabinets The figure below shows an upacting press brake with the AB6 control atta...

Page 21: ...of this manual The figure below illustrates six models the S6 S7 S8 LP11 LP21 and LP22 The S6 is narrower than the S7 and the S8 consists of two S6 gauges The gauge bar length and horizontal adjustmen...

Page 22: ...e as shown below The X axis positions the gauge bar for the desired flange lengths The Y axis controls the stopping point of the press brake s ram for the desired bend to occur For hydraulic downactin...

Page 23: ...shed by professional fire fighters As a safety precaution many shops have regular fire drills so that all employees know their responsibilities during an emergency situation Machine Modification The A...

Page 24: ...e or software modification to override safety protections and continued operation of such a modified machine is illegal and punishable with a fine and or imprisonment Installation The owner is respons...

Page 25: ...se circumstances Hurco Field Service should direct the person performing the work Safety Signs Safety related signs are affixed to appropriate AB6 system components A warning sign appears on the safet...

Page 26: ...ke Clothing and Other Apparel Operators should always wear eye protection and safety shoes while in the work area Safety glasses with side shields are recommended Do not wear items such as loose fitti...

Page 27: ...afeguarding Adjust the gauging system from the rear of the press brake Keep hands out of the point of operation and clear of the press brake s forming tools Never reach across the press brake tooling...

Page 28: ...g system that is larger than the working surface of the press brake or that juts out on any side beyond the edges of the press brake If a part requires a range that is greater than the guarding allows...

Page 29: ...follow these rules Never press the Run key without knowing exactly what the AB6 and pressbrake will do Never start the AB6 when the back gauge is in contact with the work piece Never stand in the rear...

Page 30: ...n and continued reliability of the AB6 Therefore the gauging system must be properly connected to its power source as described in detail in this manual The system must be attached to a dedicated fuse...

Page 31: ...ted ground loop The electrical control systems are interconnected to terminate at the central point ground terminal located inside the AB6 power cabinet This single point ground must be connected to t...

Page 32: ...d Follow the procedures below Before touching adjusting or removing a printed circuit board PCB wear a wrist strap grounded to the cabinet or enclosure ground point If a grounding wrist strap is not a...

Page 33: ...However if it is clear the fire is uncontrolled or too large for the shop extinguishers professional fire fighters must be called and all shop personnel evacuated If a fire has occurred and the shop...

Page 34: ...first section of this manual The Service Department personnel will attempt to correct problems in an efficient and timely manner saving the company downtime The AB6 serial number is located on the doo...

Page 35: ...w the Gauge display and dual axis Job and Bend programming keys are below the Ram display The Data Entry keys are grouped together Use them to select tasks scan job and bend lists perform calculations...

Page 36: ...Function Enter Enter selected data move cursor the next prompt transfer Die Top and Die Bottom positions and transfer the Teach position IN MM Select measurement unit inch or metric This key is used...

Page 37: ...sequence a All segments of the LEDs light up for approximately 3 seconds b The software version number appears in the Gauge display c The date appears in the Ram display d The number of available Jobs...

Page 38: ...cribes procedures for shutting down the AB6 control To shut down the AB6 follow these steps 1 Press Stop This disables the servos and turns off the Run key s LED 2 Block the press brake s ram and turn...

Page 39: ...Installation Manual 1 24 Revision E Hurco...

Page 40: ...re for the installation by following these steps and gathering the proper tools 1 Read the Introduction chapter of this manual before attempting to install the system onto the press brake 2 Lay out th...

Page 41: ...important recommendations Make certain that the mounting of a component or assembly does not interfere with the operation of the press brake Mount the gauge frame to the press brake and make sure the...

Page 42: ...ndard Hardware Metric Hardware Inches Millimeters 3 4 10 tap S7 Gauge 21 32 bit M20 2 5 P tap 17 50 bit 5 8 11 tap S6 Gauge 17 32 bit M16 2 0 P tap 14 0 bit 1 4 20 tap 13 64 bit M8 1 25 P tap 6 80 bit...

Page 43: ...is important to affix Hurco s safety related decals to the press brake in the locations shown below Figure 2 1 Warning and Danger Decals on Press Brake and Power Cabinet Note Customers may order repla...

Page 44: ...ere with the press brake s throat It is important to allow clearance for incoming power and second axis components for example linear scale assemblies and Y axis motor drive units Follow these instruc...

Page 45: ...ct AB6 power cabinet mounting to a clear area on the side of press brakes Important The power cabinet can be mounted to either side of the press brake provided the cable length requirements are met Fi...

Page 46: ...n emergency situation involving the AB6 equipment For information about the key functions and running jobs see the Programming and Operations manual There are two methods of mounting the AB6 control c...

Page 47: ...ole as a template to locate and mark the centerline of its two 2 mounting holes 3 Drill the two 2 mounting holes using the 5 16 M8 bolt drill bit and tap sizes 4 Clean the surface and bolt the control...

Page 48: ...imately 40 1016 mm outward from the press brake 2 Determine the correct position of the pendant arm bracket Locate and mark the centerline of its four 4 mounting holes on the press brake s surface Be...

Page 49: ...co The figure below shows the pendant arm s mounting plate dimensions Figure 2 6 Optional AB6 Pendant Arm Bracket and Dimensions Important If using the optional pendant arm install it onto the press b...

Page 50: ...bheadings that identify choices for the process The Where can we go from here messages identify the ending of a particular section and lead to the appropriate section Types of Gauges The AB6 control c...

Page 51: ...ot machined use shims between the press and the gauge s d Thoroughly clean the mounting surface before attaching the gauge 4 Attach the gauge to the press brake and install the mounting bolts and wash...

Page 52: ...e attaches to the bed on a downacting press brake The gauge attaches to the ram on an upacting press brake Figure 2 8 Centerline of Press Brakes with Single and Dual Gauge Systems Where can we go from...

Page 53: ...for press brakes that use die retainer plates 1 Remove the die retainer plates where the gauge will mount See the figure below Figure 2 9 Top View of Bed Upacting Press Brake 2 Install the support pin...

Page 54: ...ts an S6 or one S8 gauge Figure 2 10 Top View of S6 or one S8 Mounting on Upacting Press Brake Die Retainer Plates with S7 Gauges This figure represents an S7 gauge Figure 2 11 Top View of S7 Mounting...

Page 55: ...mounting hole requirements This section describes procedures for locating drilling and tapping mounting holes for different types of gauges and press brakes Number of Gauge Mounting Holes The number o...

Page 56: ...y adjusted to fit different die heights 1 Locate the gauge s mounting holes approximately 10 below the top of the lowest die See the figure below 2 Use a plumb and level to ensure the mounting holes a...

Page 57: ...section contains measurements for correct placement of mounting holes for the S6 gauge and different types of press brakes Hydraulic Mechanical or Upacting Press Brakes For hydraulic mechanical or up...

Page 58: ...end gauges are attached to Komatsu press brakes with mounting plates For Komatsu press brakes refer to these figures Figure 2 14 Komatsu S6 Mounting Plate Drill and tap to the size and depth recommend...

Page 59: ...e instructions 1 Position the mounting plate to the press brake 2 Attach with the mounting bolts and washers 3 Tighten the bolts securely Note Adjust the leveling screws as required to prevent cocking...

Page 60: ...ifferent types of press brakes Hydraulic Mechanical or Upacting Press Brakes For hydraulic mechanical or upacting press brakes refer to this figure Figure 2 16 S7 Mounting Pattern Important Remove the...

Page 61: ...gauges are attached to Komatsu press brakes with mounting plates For Komatsu press brakes refer to these figures Figure 2 17 Komatsu S7 Gauge Mounting Plate Drill and tap to the size and depth recomm...

Page 62: ...se instructions 1 Position the mounting plate to the press brake 2 Attach with the mounting bolts and washers 3 Tighten the bolts securely Note Adjust the leveling screws as required to prevent cockin...

Page 63: ...co LP11 Gauge Mounting Hole Dimensions For hydraulic mechanical or upacting press brakes refer to this figure Figure 2 19 LP11 Mounting Pattern Where can we go from here Proceed to the Attaching Gauge...

Page 64: ...section contains measurements for correct placement of mounting holes for dual gauges and different types of press brakes S8 Gauges on Hydraulic Mechanical or Upacting Press Brakes For hydraulic mecha...

Page 65: ...Autobend gauges are attached to Komatsu press brakes with mounting plates For Komatsu press brakes refer to these figures Figure 2 21 Komatsu S8 Mounting Plate Drill and tap to the size and depth rec...

Page 66: ...se instructions 1 Position the mounting plate to the press brake 2 Attach with the mounting bolts and washers 3 Tighten the bolts securely Note Adjust the leveling screws as required to prevent cockin...

Page 67: ...n Manual 2 28 Revision E Hurco LP21 and LP22 Gauges Hydraulic Mechanical or Upacting Press Brakes For hydraulic mechanical or upacting press brakes refer to this figure Figure 2 23 LP21 and LP22 Mount...

Page 68: ...e Mounting Dimensions for Dual Gauges section to determine the correct location to mount the gauges S8 Gauges on Hydraulic Mechanical and Upacting Press Brakes X Dimension Table Gauge Bar Length X Dim...

Page 69: ...0 2286 0 27 56 700 0 96 2438 4 27 56 700 0 102 2590 8 27 56 700 0 108 2743 2 35 43 900 0 114 2895 6 35 43 900 0 120 3048 0 35 43 900 0 126 3200 4 35 43 900 0 132 3352 8 43 31 1100 0 138 3505 2 43 31 1...

Page 70: ...25 94 659 0 114 2895 6 34 94 888 0 120 3048 0 39 94 1015 0 138 3505 2 46 94 1192 0 Table 3 LP22 and LP22 54 Gauges on Hydraulic Mechanical Press Brakes X Dimension LP21Gauges on Hydraulic Mechanical a...

Page 71: ...es Refer to the X Dimension tables in the previous section and the appropriate figure below to determine the location for dual gauges S8 Gauges on Hydraulic Mechanical and Upacting Press Brakes Figure...

Page 72: ...Installation Autobend 6 November 1999 2 33 S8 Gauges on Komatsu Press Brakes Figure 2 25 S8 Mounting Dimensions Komatsu Press Brake...

Page 73: ...P22 LP22 54 Gauges Hydraulic Mechanical Upacting Press Brakes Figure 2 26 LP21 and LP22 Mounting Dimensions Hydraulic Mechanical and Upacting Press Brake Where can we go from here Proceed to the Attac...

Page 74: ...performance and reliability align these brackets parallel to the top of the press bed Before drilling the mounting holes position the gauge at a height so the gauge bar can be vertically adjusted to f...

Page 75: ...uges mounting brackets to the side frames using the screws and flat washers provided 5 Remove the Autobend S8 name plates at the rear of each gauge 6 To prevent each gauge cable harness from becoming...

Page 76: ...Installation Autobend 6 November 1999 2 37 Here is a vertical S8 gauge configuration Figure 2 29 Rear View of Vertical S8 Model Gauge...

Page 77: ...sides is critical for proper operation Attaching LP21 Rear Cover Kit Assembly LP21 gauge assemblies consist two sides a rear connector which attaches the two sides together and one motor Refer to Hur...

Page 78: ...ure the carriages are evenly aligned 8 Insert the plastic disks inside the two coupling hubs of the gear box 9 Rotate the coupling hub so you can tighten it The inside holes should be on top and the o...

Page 79: ...r use two 2 M6 x 16 BHCS and flat washers b Left rear connecting cover use two 2 M6 x 16 BHCS and flat washers c Center rear connecting cover use two 2 M6 x 16 BHCS and flat washers d Rear Cover strap...

Page 80: ...evel front to back 2 Attach the LP22 54 gauges to the adjustable leg assemblies with the bolts provided 3 Secure the adjustable leg assemblies to the floor in a safe manner Note Hurco cannot provide h...

Page 81: ...rts are manually adjusted so the gauge bar can produce different bends The handwheel allows approximately three inches of fine vertical adjustment Use the lower horizontal adjusting bracket to make co...

Page 82: ...Adjust both vertical supports to the same length 2 Placing the clamp handle and T nut to the rear slide the vertical supports an equal distance into the T slot in the bearing blocks 3 Tighten the clam...

Page 83: ...2 Insert the vertical supports into the corresponding sockets on the outside of the gauge carriage Also keep the horizontal bar on the outside of the supports 3 Re install the two screws and tighten H...

Page 84: ...l the Y Shaped Rigid Gauge Bar follow these instructions 1 Loosen the socket head cap screws of the upper and lower clamp bars located on the vertical supports see the figure below Figure 2 35 Positio...

Page 85: ...ision E Hurco Refer to the figure below when installing a Y Shaped Rigid Gauge Bar Figure 2 36 Vertical Support and Y Shaped Rigid Gauge Bar Where can we go from here Proceed to the Carriage Arrestor...

Page 86: ...n provides clearance for the material as it is bent 1 Loosen the socket head cap screws of the upper and lower clamp bars located on the vertical supports see the figure below Figure 2 37 Vertical Sup...

Page 87: ...ghtening the set screws to hold the bar into position Verify that after the bar tilts it returns to a level position Adjust the leveling screw as necessary to maintain this movement 7 Tighten all cap...

Page 88: ...the distance between the horizontal shafts on the two LP series vertical supports 2 Record the distance 3 Transfer the measurement to the back of the gauge bar Keep the beginning and end points of th...

Page 89: ...d provide a forward positive hard stop for the carriage Place each arrestor bar at a point that prevents the gauging surface from interfering with the forming tools Set them in the correct position ea...

Page 90: ...Installation Autobend 6 November 1999 2 51 Refer to the figure below for the S7 gauge Figure 2 40 Carriage Arrestor Bar on S7 Gauge...

Page 91: ...dwich the clamp plates around the gauge replace the screws and tighten them until the clamp just slides 3 Set the final position by sliding the gauge carriage forward to the desired hard stop position...

Page 92: ...and gauge blocks suited to this task Ideally using two stops per bend is recommended since tooling centerlines and material edges are typically not straight Figure 2 42 Flip Fingers and Gauge Block W...

Page 93: ...ncrements for narrow or wide target area selection Each finger tilts on a leveling adjustment screw at the front bottom of the body The locking screw at the end of the flip finger assembly is used to...

Page 94: ...obend to provide a quick and controlled method of squaring the gauge bar Each zero reference bar has a 90 V notch in the center and a machined edge on one end The distance from the center of the V not...

Page 95: ...rogramming and Operations manual for more information 5 Press the Run button 6 Insert the zero reference bars so the machined edges face the gauging surface with the V notches aligning with the punch...

Page 96: ...Installation Autobend 6 November 1999 2 57 13 Return the Y Axis mode to Active 14 Press the Ram On key The figure below illustrates the gauge referencing process Figure 2 44 Gauge referencing...

Page 97: ...binet which contains a Relay board for advance retract connections Warning Before performing any electrical connections become familiar with the Electrical Safety Guidelines in the Introduction chapte...

Page 98: ...res to ensure they are securely set in the connector 5 Repeat these steps for each wire connection Figure 2 46 Inserting Wires into a J8 Connector Advance Connections There are different types of conn...

Page 99: ...Refer to the figure below for assembly of the fitting Figure 2 47 Cord Grip Where can we go from here The Advance Switch section contains directions for installing the advance switch on mechanical or...

Page 100: ...echanical Press Brakes Mechanical press brakes use an advance switch actuated at the top of the ram stroke by the Pitman assembly and the rotating shaft to signal the gauge to advance to its next prog...

Page 101: ...or vertically to a stationary part of the upacting press brake s frame next to the foot treadle The point of actuation must be in the treadle s upper mid stroke Place the switch as close to this point...

Page 102: ...unding wrist strap is not available touch a grounded point in the enclosure each time before touching a PCB or electronic assembly An example of a grounding point is the metal cabinet s screws Follow...

Page 103: ...en contact terminal 3 and the other to Common contact terminal 4 10 Place the shielded wire under the ground terminal and tighten 11 Refer to the instructions that come with the switch and set the int...

Page 104: ...fitting into the AB6 power cabinet 19 Strip back 2 51 mm of the outer insulation 20 Cut off the shield and dispose 21 Strip back 1 4 6 mm of insulation on each of the individual wires 22 Locate the M...

Page 105: ...ay result in serious injury To avoid potential injury turn off the press brake install the Out of Service tag and install the lockout device Prevent component damage by discharging static electricity...

Page 106: ...ira cable to the press brake s speed change switch To install the advance cable to the Adira upacting press brake follow these instructions 1 Locate the speed change switch labeled FV on the side of t...

Page 107: ...of the AB6 power cabinet 9 Route about 10 254 mm of the cable through the fitting into the AB6 power cabinet 10 Strip back 2 51 mm of the outer insulation 11 Cut off the shield and dispose 12 Strip ba...

Page 108: ...fil s cable to the press brake s terminals 8 and 11 of relay K0102 speed change switch To install the advance cable to the Guifil upacting press brake follow these instructions 1 Open the Guifil power...

Page 109: ...e about 10 254 mm of the cable through the fitting into the AB6 power cabinet 7 Strip back 2 51 mm of the outer insulation 8 Cut off the shield and dispose 9 Strip back 1 4 6 mm of insulation on each...

Page 110: ...that the press brake s voltage is different obtain a relay designed for the same voltage For questions about obtaining a correct relay call Hurco s Service Department for advice on how to proceed Loca...

Page 111: ...cate the connection points to wire the advance relay in parallel with the up relay or solenoid on the electrical schematics 4 Locate these connection points in the press brake s power box 5 Refer to t...

Page 112: ...ngth until verifying the proper operation 9 Route the two conductor cable from these connection points to the relay socket coil connections 10 Strip back the required amount of outer insulation Do not...

Page 113: ...r insulation and remove the shield 18 Strip back 1 4 6 mm of insulation on both ends from the individual wires 19 Connect the wires to the relay socket COM and N O connections Refer to the relay diagr...

Page 114: ...wire from N O and place in N C Otherwise the gauge advances when the ram is at the bottom of its stroke instead of at the top Figure 2 55 Relay Socket Press Connections Important The Main Board and J8...

Page 115: ...nserted into the TB14 connector in the Relay board The following sections refer to the Relay Board TB14 Connector This removable 12 pin connector is located on the Relay board in the Large AB6 power c...

Page 116: ...s to ensure they are securely set in the connector 5 Repeat the previous steps for each wire connection Figure 2 57 Inserting Wires into a TB14 Connector Advance Connections There are different types...

Page 117: ...Refer to the figure below for assembly of the fitting Figure 2 58 Cord Grip Where can we go from here The Advance Switch section contains directions for installing the advance switch on mechanical or...

Page 118: ...ws Mechanical Press Brakes Mechanical press brakes use an advance switch actuated at the top of the ram stroke by the Pitman assembly and the rotating shaft to signal the gauge to advance to its next...

Page 119: ...or vertically to a stationary part of the upacting press brake s frame next to the foot treadle The point of actuation must be in the treadle s upper mid stroke Place the switch as close to this point...

Page 120: ...strap is not available touch a grounded point within the enclosure each time before touching a PCB or electronic assembly An example of a grounding point is the metal cabinet s screws Follow the proce...

Page 121: ...en contact terminal 3 and the other to Common contact terminal 4 10 Place the shielded wire under the ground terminal and tighten 11 Refer to the instructions that come with the switch and set the int...

Page 122: ...he outer insulation 19 Cut off the shield and dispose 20 Strip back 1 4 6 mm of insulation on each of the individual wires 21 Locate the Relay board mounted inside the back of the Large AB6 power cabi...

Page 123: ...Failure to do so may result in serious injury To avoid potential injury turn off the press brake install the Out of Service tag and install the lockout device Prevent component damage by discharging s...

Page 124: ...ira cable to the press brake s speed change switch To install the advance cable to the Adira upacting press brake follow these instructions 1 Locate the speed change switch labeled FV on the side of t...

Page 125: ...er cabinet 9 Strip back 2 51 mm of the outer insulation 10 Cut off the shield and dispose 11 Strip back 1 4 6 mm of insulation on each of the individual wires 12 Locate the Relay board mounted inside...

Page 126: ...fil s cable to the press brake s terminals 8 and 11 of relay K0102 speed change switch To install the advance cable to the Guifil upacting press brake follow these instructions 1 Open the Guifil power...

Page 127: ...he Large AB6 power cabinet 6 Strip back 2 51 mm of the outer insulation 7 Cut off the shield and dispose 8 Strip back 1 4 6 mm of insulation on each of the individual wires 9 Locate the Relay board mo...

Page 128: ...ss brake s voltage is different obtain a relay designed for the same voltage For questions about obtaining a correct relay call Hurco s Service Department for advice on how to proceed Locate these mat...

Page 129: ...r cable through the fitting into the power box and up to the connection points Hint Leave extra cable length until verifying the proper operation 7 Strip back the required amount of outer insulation D...

Page 130: ...t 16 Strip back 5 127 mm of outer insulation and remove the shield 17 Strip back 1 4 6 mm of insulation from the individual wires 18 Locate connector TB14 in the upper right hand corner on the Relay b...

Page 131: ...ns 1 and 2 and place on pins 2 and 3 Otherwise the gauge will advance when the ram is at the bottom of its stroke instead of the top Figure 2 64 Relay Board with TB14 Connector K4 Coil A 4 and K4 Coil...

Page 132: ...sensor closes the LED on the sensor box switches off to indicate the sensor s activation The magnet is mounted to the press brake s ram or bed whichever moves As the press brake moves the magnet pass...

Page 133: ...press brake s side wall It is important to have 1 4 6 mm spacing between the magnet and the sensor during the press brake s operation Caution To avoid damaging the retract sensor do not allow the magn...

Page 134: ...Assembly Assemble the magnet to its bracket s prior to attaching it to the moving part of the press brake 1 Mount the magnet to one of the L brackets with screws and nuts 2 For press brakes with the r...

Page 135: ...Before touching adjusting or removing a printed circuit board PCB wear a wrist strap grounded to the cabinet or enclosure ground point If a grounding wrist strap is not available touch a grounded poi...

Page 136: ...ounting holes on the adjustment bracket 11 Drill and tap the holes for either 10 32 or 4 mm screws 12 Route the retract cable from the sensor to the AB6 power cabinet Caution Avoid routing the cable a...

Page 137: ...the top of the connector see the AB6 J8 Connector figure at the beginning of this section 2 Locate the connector marked J8 on the relay printed circuit board shown in the figure below 3 Open the conn...

Page 138: ...r see the Standard AB6 TB14 Connector figure at the beginning of this section 2 Locate the connector marked TB14 on the relay printed circuit board shown in the figure below 3 Open the connection at p...

Page 139: ...xt station occurs when the limit switch on the advance pinch retract is pressed and then released Retract at pinch point occurs as soon as the switch is pressed therefore it is very important to adjus...

Page 140: ...part of the press brake so that the adjustable actuator can activate the assembly at any point along the stroke of the press brake 3 Mark the centerline of the bracket s holes 4 Drill holes and attach...

Page 141: ...Installation Manual 2 102 Revision E Hurco The figure below shows the switch and bracket mounted properly to the side of an upacting press brake Figure 2 71 Advance Pinch Retract Switch Assembly...

Page 142: ...ss brake install the Out of Service tag and install the lockout device Prevent component damage by discharging static electricity to a ground Follow the procedures below Before touching adjusting or r...

Page 143: ...co Electrical connections from the AB6 power cabinet to the control console and gauge s are described in the following sections These connections are illustrated below Here are the AB6 component conne...

Page 144: ...to the control console b If the control console is mounted to the press brake with the optional pendant arm carefully route the control console cable through the pendant arm until there is enough cabl...

Page 145: ...the user interface board inside the console Warning The connector J3 is keyed and can be connected correctly only one way Insert the J3 connector with the single red wire on the right hand side and t...

Page 146: ...arning Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury Turn off the press brake Install the Out of Service tag Install the lockout device Do not interchange motor and tach wiring Do no...

Page 147: ...the lock nut 4 Connect the two 9 pin connectors at the end of the gauge cable to their respective receptacles inside the motor housing 5 Locate the ground wire green with yellow stripe Attach this wi...

Page 148: ...nnectors at the end of the gauge cable to their respective receptacles inside the motor housing 5 Locate the ground wire green with yellow stripe Attach this wire with the self tapping screws to the p...

Page 149: ...nut for each gauge 4 Repeat the following procedures for each gauge assembly a Connect the two 9 pin connectors at the end of the gauge cable They connect to their respective receptacles at the motor...

Page 150: ...d tighten each lock nut for each gauge 4 Repeat the following procedures for each gauge assembly a Connect the two 9 pin connectors at the end of the gauge cable They connect to their respective recep...

Page 151: ...et wiring The electrical wiring must conform to all local state or provincial codes The external power source must be free of inductive loads that could cause noise or spikes on the line Dedicate the...

Page 152: ...Connect the neutral wire to the screw terminal with the N label 6 Connect the ground wire to the screw terminal with the E label 7 Connect the hot wire to the screw terminal with the L label 8 Replace...

Page 153: ...the steps as indicated 1 Locate the IEC Power Entry Module shown below on the upper right hand side of the AB6 power cabinet 0 ON OFF SWITCH FUSE CLIP POWER SOCKET TAB VOLTAGE SELECTION WINDOW Figure...

Page 154: ...n the Voltage Selection Window at the top of the clip The voltage value depends on the incoming power source Figure 2 80 Top View of Fuse Clip Showing Voltage Selector Window 4 Replace the two fuses w...

Page 155: ...install the second axis and provide hands on training This service provides operators with the working knowledge and understanding needed to run the Hurco AB6 System confidently Contact Hurco after i...

Page 156: ...bracket 6 Mount the console to the pendant arm 7 Locate a position to mount the gauge s that will allow the gauge bar to be positioned to the same height as the work 8 Mount the gauge s 9 Mount the v...

Page 157: ...screws and tie wraps secure all cables to the press brake 22 Perform the system checkout a Check to make sure area is clear b Check for proper press brake operation c Turn on the external power source...

Page 158: ...s inspect the control harness for possible cuts in the cable insulation or wires Replace if damaged X Axis 1 Wipe down the leadscrew and linear ways with a soft lint free cloth and apply a light film...

Page 159: ...ged Y Axis Positive Stop 1 Every six months inspect belts couplings and pulleys for wear or looseness Tighten as necessary 2 Every six months inspect the Y axis harness for possible cuts in the cable...

Page 160: ...ion 1 7 X axis 1 7 Y axis 1 7 B Back key 1 21 Bend key 1 21 Bend most recently operated display 1 22 number available 1 22 C Cable 2 97 control console 2 105 retract 2 97 runs 2 5 S6 gauge installatio...

Page 161: ...enoid 2 72 2 90 up relay 2 72 2 90 Emergency situation Stop key 1 4 Emergency Stop button 1 14 Emergency stop circuits 1 12 Enter key 1 21 External power source 2 112 F Fire hazards 1 18 Fixturing 1 1...

Page 162: ...tap sizes 2 3 tilting gauge bar 2 47 tools required 2 1 2 3 vertical S8 gauges 2 35 vertical supports 2 42 Y shaped rigid gauge bar 2 45 J J3 connector 2 106 J8 connector 2 59 2 65 2 68 2 70 2 74 2 9...

Page 163: ...position 2 6 downacting hydraulic optional ram control 2 116 Press brake continued electrical connections 2 96 electro mechanical failures 1 15 emergency stop circuits 1 12 foreseeable misuse 1 3 hyd...

Page 164: ...ng fingers 1 12 glasses 1 11 ground wire 2 108 to 2 111 grounding point 1 17 2 63 2 66 2 81 2 84 2 96 2 103 hardware software 1 9 limit switches 1 13 operator training 1 11 Safety continued owner resp...

Page 165: ...90 Upper limit switch hydraulic press brake 2 59 2 77 V Vertical S8 gauges 2 35 Vertical supports 2 42 2 45 2 47 2 56 LP11 LP21 LP22 2 44 S6 S7 S8 2 43 Voltage selection window 2 115 Voltage selector...

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